Flametree SRS Wallcliffe Chardonnay 2024 from Flametree Wines in Margaret River is an evocative, coastal–charged Chardonnay that walks the tightrope between power and finesse, with pristine fruit, struck–match complexity and a long, mineral–etched finish that feels every bit the modern Aussie classic.

In the glass, this SRS Wallcliffe Chardonnay 2024 shows grapefruit, white peach, nectarine and lemon zest wrapped around flinty sulphide notes, almond meal, nougat and a touch of brioche from wild ferment and quality French oak, all carried on a creamy yet taut, saline palate that will unfurl beautifully with a few years in the cellar.

Food–wise it’s a dream with roast chicken and crispy skin, butter–poached cray or Marron, seared scallops, creamy seafood pasta or triple–cream Brie, where that racy acidity and savoury complexity cut through richness and elevate even a simple weeknight dish into something that feels restaurant–worthy at home.